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training whatsoever. But many men of science volunteered their 

 services in other capacities than soldiers. The revolution of 191 7 

 brought new hopes, but these were soon shattered and now the 

 universities are deserted and empty but for a few who have 

 adapted themselves to the Bolshevik regime or chose to remain at 

 their posts and to carry on the torch of light amidst the darkness 

 of ruin and desolation. Some perished. Others fled to foreign 

 countries. Russia's contribution to science may become a closed 

 chapter, unless new forces will arise capable not only of adjusting 

 themselves to the new conditions, but of creating and producing 

 where the present generation has failed. 



March, 1920 



